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Charlotte Coke explores the rise in HR leadership roles across the South West and UK, and what it means for employers hiring senior HR talent.

Senior accountancy recruiter Matt Wicks shares insight into hiring trends, skills demand, and salaries across the South West and UK accountancy market.

Dan Martin shares expert insight into defence and aerospace recruitment trends across the South West and UK, including skills demand, hiring challenges and market outlook.

Temporary and contract hiring is no longer reactive. Discover why flexible workforce strategies are now essential for scaling businesses and how access to trusted interim talent gives organisations a competitive edge.

The UK Manufacturing PMI has moved back into growth for the first time in over a year. What does this mean for employers and candidates in the South West? Cathedral Appointments explores the data and what it means for recruitment.

Accountancy has transformed more in five years than in the previous fifty. This roadmap explores the five pillars accountants and firms must focus on to stay resilient, relevant and ahead of the curve into 2026 and beyond.

How strong is demand for Business Support staff in the South West in 2025? Dataled insight and practical advice for employers and jobseekers.

In 2025, the era of the one-size-fits-all accountant is fading fast. As automation takes over routine compliance and competition grows louder, clients are searching for something technology can’t replicate: deep sector knowledge, specialist insight, and advice tailored to their world. This shift is fueling the rise of niche accountancy firms — and those who commit to a clear specialism are seeing stronger margins, sharper marketing, and deeper client loyalty. In a market where breadth is easy to find, focus is what wins.

Explore how Business Support roles have evolved, why AI adoption is essential, and the modern skills employers need to hire top Business Support talent.

Across the UK, accountancy firms are facing one of the most competitive hiring environments in recent memory. Demand for skilled finance professionals is at an all-time high but supply simply isn’t keeping up.

From Plymouth Freeport to Appledore Shipyard, the South West is driving the UK’s marine engineering future. Dan Martin explores the innovation, sustainability and skills shaping this vital regional sector.

Navantia UK’s investment at Appledore Shipyard marks a new era for North Devon’s maritime industry. The historic yard is being transformed into a modern manufacturing hub, supporting the UK’s Fleet Solid Support programme and creating skilled jobs for the region. This development signals renewed confidence in the South West’s industrial future combining heritage, innovation, and sustainable economic growth.